Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-4131
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.3 is affected. macOS before 10.13.4 is affected. The issue involves the "WindowServer" component. It allows attackers to bypass the Secure Input Mode protection mechanism, and log keystrokes of arbitrary apps, via a crafted app that scans key states.
Products affected by CVE-2018-4131
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-4131
0.18%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 55 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-4131
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
8.6
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
References for CVE-2018-4131
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https://twitter.com/boastr_net/status/979624397664333824
Andreas Hegenberg on Twitter: "Yay, my first CVE made it to the macOS 10.13.4/iOS 11.3 security fix list CVE-2018-4131 https://t.co/OFktwfRyHT Apple reacted pretty fast after I reported it."Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040604
Apple iOS Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Deny Service, and Spoof the User Interface, Remote and Local Users Bypass Security Restrictions and Obtain Potentially Sensitive InforThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://support.apple.com/HT208692
About the security content of macOS High Sierra 10.13.4, Security Update 2018-002 Sierra, and Security Update 2018-002 El Capitan - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040608
Apple macOS/OS X Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Bypass Security and Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information and Let Local Users Obtain Passwords and Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://support.apple.com/HT208693
About the security content of iOS 11.3 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103581
Apple iOS and macOS Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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